Gaiden ― Blank (3)
“Excuse me. For a moment, we forgot that such physical relationships mean a lot to humans.”
Han Soo-young, who was sitting behind her at the blunt words of the world tree, kept moving her hands calmly.
My hair was so long that I couldn’t finish it even if I tied it up.
“No, it’s okay. I didn’t mean to ask in a strange way… .”
According to the World Tree, in order to bring Yoo Ji-hyeok into this world, first, he needs to identify his location, and at the same time, several, or at least two, beings are needed to guide him to this world.
In other words, it was said that he and his blood were connected, or that they needed an existence that was close to him.
She added that she asked such a question because the simplest and most obvious object was the one she had a physical relationship with.
The target of blood connection with him is his sister Eugene.
Still, one more was needed.
“Uh, maybe… Is it okay to kiss someone… ?”
The world tree tilted his head at Han Soo-young’s cautious question.
“How does kissing become s*xual intercourse? That being said, in countries other than this country, kissing is a greeting, so how many times a day do these people have s*x?”
“… Oh no. I was just asking.”
She blushed and asked again.
“Oh, blood? Come to think of it, I drank Jihyuk’s blood.”
“I’m sorry, but that’s not enough.”
Han Soo-young nodded as if he knew.
In fact, even in magic and witchcraft, the physical union between a man and a woman has many important meanings.
I wondered if it was for that reason that she had to emphasize such a physical relationship.
“My cute and lovable child never had a relationship. So, just in case, I also asked you, Han Soo-young.”
“Ah yes… .”
Yeeun-senpai was still there.
In a strange sense of relief, Han Soo-young quietly nodded her head.
“Is there anyone who can guess?”
“uh… .”
Han Soo-young calmly thought of the people around her at her words.
The Yoo Ji-hyeok she knew was a person who pushed people away from those around her because of her unique stubbornness.
She knew best that he couldn’t have a deep relationship blindly.
‘Jin Ye-seul, I heard that she also bit Ji-hyuk’s neck and drank blood, but… He said that drinking blood did not meet the conditions.’
Above all, if there had been such a thing with Yoo Ji-hyuk, there would be no way she could have stayed still.
‘Then maybe Yuna?’
She immediately shook her head.
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Of course, there was a saying that a gentle cat climbs the stove first, but… Although she had a crush on Yoo Ji-hyuk, she didn’t even realize her own feelings until recently.
Soon after, she thought of the most likely person.
“Minerva.”
exchanged hearts with him, shared blood with him, lived in his shadow… In a way, it can be said that it is his alter ego.
In fact, the World Tree slowly nodded when he heard the name.
“Yeah, the Seven Devils who lost their existence and name to him. She is enough.”
She sniffed and snorted as if she didn’t like it.
“Also, the fake bird who stealthily stole my branch would be the same.”
“… But they are already dead.”
“No, they are not dead yet.”
The world tree was convinced.
“To be precise, it is dead, but not yet destroyed. Even if their existence and name were taken away, they were the Seven Evils.”
She said while fiddling with whether she liked her half-tied hair by Han Soo-young.
“And the only person who can bring them back to life is you.”
Han Soo-young’s hand, which was constantly moving, stopped.
“… how?”
“Because you are now Ariman. Because I inherited the authority and power of Ariman and Yoo Ji-hyuk.”
The World Tree replied.
“And Ariman had the authority to create, designate, or dismiss the Seven Evils under his command. It was originally a lost right, but… .”
“You say I create the Seven Evil Bells?”
“Yeah, that’s one of Ariman’s main duties in managing this world. Managing the Seven Evils.”
Han Soo-young shook her head slowly.
The questions that were constantly tangled in her mind flowed out of her mouth.
“… I don’t know.”
“… … .”
“How the hell things are going, I really don’t know. I understand that I inherited the powers of Ariman and Jihyeok. I understand that, but why the hell can I create the Seven Evil Bells and bring back Minerva from the dead… !”
The world tree gently grabbed Han Soo-young’s hand.
Han Soo-young couldn’t help but be surprised at the fact that just that alone would calm her.
“I will explain everything. Step by step, easy to understand. Just like I did to Ariman back in the day. So calm down.”
“… … .”
Segye-su turned slowly to face Han Soo-young.
She had a face that resembled Yeeun Lee, but her eyes did not resemble her at all.
Eyes that see through everything.
And it wasn’t her mistake.
The World Tree saw through everything.
“It’s going to be a long story. So, don’t sit too uncomfortable, sit comfortably.”
Han Soo-young, who was on her knees, followed her words.
The World Tree smiled lightly.
“First of all… okay. Shall we talk about karma or karma?”
“Karma.”
Han Soo-young knew what it was.
It was because the word stood out clearly even in a circular phrase that was difficult to recognize.
“Explain in one word. You must now prioritize those with high karma.”
“Why?”
“Because you are now disturbing the order of the world that you have to manage and maintain. You can think of karma as an easy-to-understand expression of it. A little more explanation… Committing genocide, learning necromancy, burning forests and polluting rivers, or committing acts that violate the rules of heaven… There are many reasons why karma accumulates.”
The World Tree was fiddling with his hair incessantly.
“And the most taboo and the heaviest act among them is the act of harming the Seven Evil sects, myself, and the World Tree. … Do you understand the meaning of this?”
Han Soo-young nodded slowly.
“… I was kind of expecting it. Because Ariman said that he was in control of this world, and that the Seven Devils were no different than that of Ariman. It is incomprehensible from a human point of view, but perhaps the Seven Evil Species or the World Tree, no. So are you saying that beings like the World Tree keep and maintain the balance of this world?”
“Youngmin. very smart Just like my lovely and sweet offspring.”
The World Tree nodded as if satisfied.
Her strangely childlike attitude evoked a strange feeling because of her face that resembled Yeeun Lee.
“Explain more. These seven evil bells and Ariman are given various powers… One of them is voting.”
“Vote?”
Han Soo-young tilted her head at the strange word.
“If something unprecedented happens, or an event that can have a huge impact on the flow of this world, the Seven Evil Bells can make a decision by voting. What… It’s extremely rare, but it’s happened once recently.”
“Is this the first time Jihyuk killed Margo?”
“No, sorry, but no. It was very rare, but it happened that the Seven Evil Bells were killed or the existence of another world came over. In the former case, we have to fill the vacancy, and in the latter case, we have to deal with it somehow.”
The World Tree smiled with an inexplicable, mysterious smile.
“But it was the first time in recent years that the Seven Stars took their own life with a firm will.”
“… Did the Seven Devils commit suicide?”
“It’s Yuno. That giant golem that you and Yoo Ji-hyuk were fighting.”
At that time, Ariman was the only one who had the right to vote, so there was practically no meaning in voting, she smiled bitterly.
After thinking for a while, Han Soo-young asked her.
“Then who is the World Tree?”
“I have no such authority.”
she replied
“I’m just playing the role of connecting, connecting, and observing so many dimensions. It is the responsibility of the Seven Evils to manage it, to be precise, it is Ariman’s responsibility.”
The World Tree shrugged.
“Did you notice what I was trying to say?”
“… ah!”
Han Soo-young looked as if she realized something.
When an unprecedented event occurs or an event that can have a huge impact on the flow of this world occurs, a decision can be made by voting among the Seven Evil Bells.
That’s what the World Tree had just said.
And Ariman once conducted a vote alone.
It was said that Han Soo-young could do it alone.
“Now you know? Why do you have to hone your strength as an Ariman?”
“Yes Yes… !”
“Okay, then now… .”
Han Soo-young hurriedly spoke to the world tree, who mumbled and blinked as if there was nothing more to say.
“Come on, wait a minute. Just one more thing… !”
“Well?”
The World Tree looked at her as if there was more left.
“Who the hell brought Ji-hyeok into this world? Ariman? So, what brought that Ahriman into this world?”
“… … .”
“If you think about it, there are only a couple of things that are strange. It’s me from another world, Ariman… So why did Ji-hyeok from another world make such an extreme choice to kill everyone differently from the Ji-hyeok I know, why did Ji-hyeok come to this world, who brought him? .”
Han Soo-young even stuttered, not like her.
“I know this is a really stupid thing to say, but maybe it’s like the god we’re talking about… Does such an existence exist?”
“… … .”
The World Tree said nothing.
after a while
“I can’t explain everything just because I am.”
I just answered that way.
“… But I can only tell you one thing. you… Maybe Han Soo-young, you don’t know, but the traces related to those questions are already left everywhere.”
Try to bring back your memories.
The World Tree whispered.
But Han Soo-young did not remember.
nothing.
“Hone and polish your strength as Ariman. If so, Su-Young Han, you will be able to understand everything you are curious about. You can achieve what you want to achieve.”
The World Tree murmured as if it were wiping away something.
“… You are already a Seven Evil species, not a human. It also became a new Ariman. But Ariman is just a title. Don’t forget the meaning.”
After those words, the body of the World Tree began to gradually change into branches and leaves.
Noticing that the end of the meeting was approaching, Han Soo-young slowly got up from her seat.
“Thanks for your help.”
“It was nothing.”
Seeing Han Soo-young bowing her head deeply and nodding, the world tree burst into laughter.
“If you look closely, Yoo Ji-hyuk, that child is also my descendant. … No, actually, I accepted him as my child. So, I should rather be thankful.”
The world tree burst into laughter once again saying thank you so much for coming out to save my child.
Han Soo-young bowed her head deeply once more towards her.
“Then I will go. Again, thank you very much.”
“okay… Oh right. I almost forgot this.”
The world tree shouted at Han Soo-young, who was about to leave.
“I also hope that your wishes will come true, but even if I succeed in bringing him into this world, Yoo Ji-hyuk… If it stays like it is now, it will soon be kicked out of the original world again.”
She said to Han Soo-young, who had stopped.
“So let me tell you the solution. that… .”
* * *
“How was it?”
Seeing Han Soo-young walking out, Lee Ye-eun immediately approached and asked.
Han Soo-young, whose face was strangely red for some reason, looked at her and answered.
“It might be possible.”
“ah… !”
At those words, Yeeun immediately covered her mouth with her hand.
Without realizing it, she burst into tears and wiped the corners of her eyes.
“It’s good, I’m really happy… !”
Han Soo-young said, carefully placing her hand on her shoulder, as if to comfort her with a small cry.
“It is not certain yet. There are things that need to be prepared once people are gathered, and I don’t know how long it will take… .”
“Still, it means that you can see the way first.”
At Lee Ye-eun’s crying words, Han Soo-young was also moved to tears.
Because it was what she said.
The road began to appear before their eyes, who had never seen anything.
“I’ll help you.”
Ye-eun Lee, who was sobbing, looked at Soo-young Han.
“What can I do?”
“First, I have to meet everyone.”
“Everyone?”
“We were close to Jihyuk, and we were with him.”
Han Soo-young muttered nonstop.
“Among them, I have to meet Yesul first. Because she is now the only trace of Ji-hyeok and is protecting her blooded sister.”
“Then there is no need to wait any longer. Go right now.”
“Oh, and one more thing… !”
Yeeun Lee, who was about to move immediately, stopped at her call.
But for some reason, Han Soo-young was very hesitant.
“What’s wrong?”
“And, he… This is not what I thought, but what the World Tree said.”
“Your mother?”
Han Soo-young nodded her head.
“Even if we meet and bring Ji-hyeok again, there is no connection in this world, so we can always go back to the world we lived in,” he said.
she added quickly.
“And he told me the solution.”
“What is that?
Han Soo-young avoided her gaze for a moment and then sighed.
“… I have to tell you anyway, so I’ll tell you now.”
“yes.”
“It doesn’t mean anything strange, and I’m just conveying what I really said, so please don’t misunderstand me.”
“… What are you talking about?”
Looking at Lee Ye-eun’s puzzled expression on her face, Han Soo-young felt as if the solution that the previous world tree had just told her was clearly echoing in her ears again.
‘Yoo Ji-hyuk, we must not forget that he is a completely foreigner in this world. In order for him not to be expelled from this world, he needs to assimilate and harmonize with this world. In other words, it means that there must be more beings that can be referred to as connecting points and indicators.’
“Well, maybe… .”
Han Soo-young’s face was turning red without realizing it.
‘To be honest, there should be more people with blood, or more people with relationships.’
“What do you think of polygamy… ? Or, he’s in a big marriage… ?”
At Han Soo-young’s words, Ye-eun Lee put on an expression that she didn’t understand what he was saying.
It took only a little time for her face to turn red.